West Virginia

West Virginia Weather & Climate: the United States of America

Climate by month across West Virginia, the United States of America, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of West Virginia

West Virginia in the United States of America sees its peak temperatures in July (29°C (84°F)) and its coolest in January (3°C (37°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Morgantown, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In West Virginia, during the months of May, June and September you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 23°C (73°F) to 27°C (81°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, West Virginia sees significant variations throughout the year. July tends to be the wettest, receiving 152 mm (6 in) of rain, while February is much drier with just 68 mm (2.7 in).

West Virginia has a warm climate where there are four distinct seasons. The winter is fairly cold with sometimes severe frost periods in the months of December, January and February. Spring runs from March through May, and the summer that lasts four months guarantees fairly high maximum temperatures.

The relatively short autumn (October and November) provides a rapid drop in temperatures with decreasing number of rainy days. Autumn in West Virginia is the driest season of the year.

Explore West Virginia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Virginia - and find the best time to visit. (based on Morgantown)

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Morgantown Fairmont Harpers Ferry Wheeling Triadelphia Charles Town
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Climate map of West Virginia

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Morgantown 4°C (39°F) 29°C (84°F) -6°C (21°F) 17°C (63°F) 1191 mm (47 in)
Fairmont 4°C (39°F) 29°C (84°F) -6°C (21°F) 17°C (63°F) 1262 mm (50 in)
Harpers Ferry 5°C (41°F) 31°C (88°F) -5°C (23°F) 18°C (64°F) 1076 mm (42 in)
Wheeling 3°C (37°F) 28°C (82°F) -7°C (19°F) 17°C (63°F) 1020 mm (40 in) 2,029 hours
Triadelphia 3°C (37°F) 28°C (82°F) -7°C (19°F) 17°C (63°F) 1027 mm (40 in) 2,029 hours
Charles Town 5°C (41°F) 30°C (86°F) -5°C (23°F) 18°C (64°F) 1047 mm (41 in)

Places in West Virginia, the United States of America

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